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Harry in the High Court.

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Calendargirl Mon 27-Mar-23 13:52:28

Prince Harry has appeared at the High Court along with other celebrities re their court case against Associated Newspapers in a privacy case.

I wonder where he’s staying?

At least he didn’t have to slip in by the back door in an attempt to go unnoticed.

Mollygo Tue 28-Mar-23 12:05:31

I wouldn’t say no one is entitled to publish their own story, or that doing so gives others the right to choose dubious methods of investigating.
I would say that that the Spare is not as careful about other’s right to privacy or the veracity of his truths or his recollections may vary statements as he wants other to be.

Glorianny Tue 28-Mar-23 12:14:25

Mollygo

*I wouldn’t say* no one is entitled to publish their own story, or that doing so gives others the right to choose dubious methods of investigating.
I would say that that the Spare is not as careful about other’s right to privacy or the veracity of his truths or his recollections may vary statements as he wants other to be.

And what has that got to do with the case against the DM?

Glorianny Tue 28-Mar-23 12:16:55

Just by the way but the case against the DM predates "Spare" by years (not that that will make any difference to some of you)

eazybee Tue 28-Mar-23 12:23:06

Claiming that he suffered because of the investigations into and exposure of his private life, then doing exactly the same to members of his own family to make money presents a strong moral case against Harry. It may not be a legal argument but in the court of public opinion he has damaged himself, again.

GagaJo Tue 28-Mar-23 13:12:06

Glorianny

Just by the way but the case against the DM predates "Spare" by years (not that that will make any difference to some of you)

Doesn't fit the narrative.

Neither does Charles being 'too busy', in a week where he's had a trip cancelled, to see his son.

No wonder the lad is happier in California.

Anniebach Tue 28-Mar-23 13:18:57

Who said Charles was too busy to see his son ?

If true very sensible, heaven knows what Harry would claim his father said .

The bodyguards around Harry are amusing.

Mollygo Tue 28-Mar-23 13:21:17

Sorry Glorianny. Not everyone subscribes to the two wrongs make a right mentality.

Anniebach Tue 28-Mar-23 13:21:27

Is a 38 year old man ‘a lad’ ?

NanaDana Tue 28-Mar-23 13:22:17

So Harry is complaining that his privacy has been breached and that the information obtained is being used against him. Oh the irony !!!

maddyone Tue 28-Mar-23 13:31:00

the lad

Since when has a man approaching forty been described as a lad?

Anniebach Tue 28-Mar-23 13:32:48

Possibly because he does act or behave like a 38 year old man ?

maddyone Tue 28-Mar-23 13:34:34

I don’t blame Charles for being too busy to meet with Harry. I have a vindictive and extremely nasty sister. I have decided to never see her again if at all possible, I’m fed up with being insulted and maligned by her. Charles most likely feels the same.

Sarah75 Tue 28-Mar-23 13:39:16

Harry has appeared to enter the UK on this occasion quietly- so it may be that he has seen his father. We really, really don’t know - even the GNers on here who are convinced they have a hotline to the RF

Joseanne Tue 28-Mar-23 13:50:19

He wrote about what happened to him.
That's not really true of Spare, if you read it. For example, Harry cited an instance when Camilla allegedly leaked one of her early conversations with William in order to gain popularity. Nothing to do with Harry, he wasn't there, but he tried to fabricate a story about his stepmother "getting into bed with the devil."
Also his recounting of the bridesmaid bust up conversation between Meghan and Harry. He wasn't there.
What about others' rights to privacy and the truth?

Ladyleftfieldlover Tue 28-Mar-23 14:04:34

I have always said that when the revolution comes, the Daily Fail will be first against the wall. They are the most appalling ‘news’ paper. And people, leave Harry alone. We have no idea what has gone on behind closed doors and all these ‘sources’ won’t be friends of the Royals.

Joseanne Tue 28-Mar-23 14:09:38

I agree with some of what you are saying Ladyleftfieldlover regarding the toxic press, except that Harry clearly doesn't want to be left alone.

Mollygo Tue 28-Mar-23 14:54:42

Joseanne

I agree with some of what you are saying Ladyleftfieldlover regarding the toxic press, except that Harry clearly doesn't want to be left alone.

Likewise.

Rosalyn69 Tue 28-Mar-23 14:58:03

I think he’s making a joke of himself. Personally I find him pathetic but I am not known for tolerance.

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 28-Mar-23 15:01:15

It will be interesting to see whether, having come here for this court hearing where his presence isn’t essential as he won’t be giving testimony, he comes for the coronation.

DiamondLily Tue 28-Mar-23 15:21:32

I think that family talking about their experiences, within their family, is one thing.

Reporters hacking, bugging, pretending to be various officials, to garner personal/confidential information, is another.

If it's proven, of course.

I was laughing this morning though at the DM. They rant on about they want the Human Rights Act cancelled (in respect of migrants), and want full rights for people to expose wrong doings by the rich and powerful, whoever they are .....and then go to court, asking that the human rights rules be invoked and insisting they don't want their journalists/owners named lol🙄

I've got no view on the RF other than that - I think they're all a waste of space and money.😗

pascal30 Tue 28-Mar-23 15:31:36

Cold

pascal30

If it's true it's an appalling breach of privacy, I'd hate to have my conversations listened to by strangers for their profit and exploitation.. I can completely understand that all the prosecutors would want to be in court..

I bet his family are saying the same thing about their private family moments ... as well as that girl he had sex with in the field

I was not specifically referring to Harry, but the issue with the violation of anyone's rights.. if the case against thh Daily Mail proves to be true..

Gundy Tue 28-Mar-23 18:45:02

I have no idea what this court case is about, but reading through it was a slog!!!

I was so glad to get to the 3rd page for a little breathing room in the persecution of Harry - although Glorianny did a masterful job of presenting the other side of the coin. It’s not easy having all these Grannies lash out… like “Really? What has he ever done to you?”

I like Harry. I read Spare. He has every right to pen his story. I didn’t see him revealing anything about his family that wasn’t already reported on, ground and spit up in the media.

I believe there were many mistakes made by the RF in dealing with a new “in-law”. Hindsight? Too late.
Grannies Need A Nap!
USA Gundy

Jaberwok Tue 28-Mar-23 19:36:02

Private family matters such as the revelation of Prince Williams circumcision, loss of virginity with full details, conversations that were purely private, frozen todgers and so on are actually pretty tacky and not conducive to popularity. Prince Harry shouts indignantly about his own privacy, but is very free and cavalier with other peoples. The grief and stress he and his wife caused his, apparently, much loved grandparents was just downright cruel, as was the mocking curtsy No, he's not my favorite person that's for sure.

Anniebach Tue 28-Mar-23 19:39:06

Seems Gundy knew it all because it was all reported on before Harry wrote the book.

Jaberwok Tue 28-Mar-23 19:48:01

The RF actually welcomed Harry's bride with open arms, as did the people of this country. The late Queen in particular bent over backwards to accommodate them both, but it was thrown back in her face. Accusations of racism, (now rescinded), by both the RF and the people of this country was pretty awful. Just one of many tall tales!